Absolute genius, Paul Merton is also a huge fan of Hancock. Also, if you ever watched Bottom, although more anarchic you can see some elements between Eddie and Richie that mirror these two, I'll bet there are many more who have modelled themselves on this double act over the years if you think about it, I'm 30 and my dad introduced us to this years ago and we've loved the episodes ever since
@KelvinLSmith i thnk your right i'll live in the past it's funnier and then when im older i'll discover all the rubbish around to day and then go back to the future again ,Hancock was Genious your Bloody right mate
This is a prime example of how you write good comedy and perform good comedy. Hancock and James - legends!!! Many so called comedy writers could learn a lot from these two, and Galton and Simpson too. This episode is pure gold.
I'm 19 and i get so much joy from watching 'Hancock's Half hour'. I thank my father for introducing me to these great comedies at such a young age. I know i'm young but i also listen to 'Round the Horn'; watch the 'Q' series and all 'Carry on' films. They don't make them like they used to, that's for sure!
I can watch this again and again. The only ones I like better are 'The Americans Hit Town' (Radio episode only I think) and the Bomb Disposal episode (can't recall the title - sorry). Thanks for posting this.
The Americans hit town..........look at his car !! theres the front and if you look out the other window theres the back, awesome. Tone is such a miss. Its been just over 40 years since we lost the great man. RIP Tone
My girlfriend absolutely hated Hancock up untill she watched this episode. Genius. Im only 21 and my mates think im old fashioned to watch this. Its probally due to lack of violence, rape, and drugs. "whens the coranation YAH YAH YAH" lol
I think The Telegraph did a service by coining the phrase of today's comedy as "the tyranny of edginess”. For one, vulgarity hasn't been edgy since the likes of Peter Cook, George Carlin and Richard Pryor did it artfully in the 70's. Today's breed are lowest common denominator sex/potty jokes mixed with infantile meanness. Just because it's easy material for a well connected, aspiring comedian doesn't mean it's entertaining for the rest of us. I miss the era of talent.
Im 25 too and been watching Tony hancocks all my life, hes timeless. Shame he isnt about any more..
RIP
Tony Hancocks
artstudent07 3 months ago
im 14 just discovered hancock week ago and the only thing is i don't understand is the money system (im Canadian)
321canit 5 months ago
lol raffles the gentleman crook
Kieran84ire 6 months ago
Heard about this from reading Jacqueline Wilson's autobiography...love it :')
ThisIsEnglaaand 6 months ago
Absolute genius, Paul Merton is also a huge fan of Hancock. Also, if you ever watched Bottom, although more anarchic you can see some elements between Eddie and Richie that mirror these two, I'll bet there are many more who have modelled themselves on this double act over the years if you think about it, I'm 30 and my dad introduced us to this years ago and we've loved the episodes ever since
domswift 7 months ago
Loved these series...funny even today.
pshaw1179 11 months ago
I have this on DVD.....just need to find it lol
purplefurball 1 year ago
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seosaphjarvinen 1 year ago
Stone me,its the lad himself,good old Hancock,if you think this is funny wait till you see THE NEW NOSE, its brilliant.
MrRazerwire 1 year ago
im 16 and just discoverd hancock and he s so much better than any other comedians around in modern times
rockfeller2005 1 year ago 2
Hancock was a GENIUS..you cant find comedy like this these days.Galton & Simpson were the greatest writers.. Steve Coogan loves Hancock too.
KelvinLSmith 1 year ago
@KelvinLSmith i thnk your right i'll live in the past it's funnier and then when im older i'll discover all the rubbish around to day and then go back to the future again ,Hancock was Genious your Bloody right mate
edwards21416 1 year ago
Hancock corpses at 8' 24"- brilliant! These two have never been equalled in over fifty years.
langley2205 2 years ago
Before his time.
Eamonnceannt 2 years ago
Although it's B & W it still sounds as good , if not better than anything the tv can offer today!
1specialoffer 2 years ago
Tony Hancock is without doubt the best comedian of his generation, thanks for uploading this, faved and 5/5
Dirker1000 2 years ago
unnapproachable.
rgadave 2 years ago
Pure genius
POPUPNIGHTMARE 2 years ago
thanks simontimelord.
i love hancocks 1/2 hour.
this is the 1st time ive seen it with video.
everslick 2 years ago
This is a prime example of how you write good comedy and perform good comedy. Hancock and James - legends!!! Many so called comedy writers could learn a lot from these two, and Galton and Simpson too. This episode is pure gold.
"When's the coronation? Nah, hah, hah, hah!!!
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
ste5f 3 years ago
Can't believe this is 50 years old
newcomedyfan1973 3 years ago
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Matt6ft 3 years ago
Brill
Matt6ft 3 years ago
I didn't appreciate how funny this was first time round I was about 13..I can see the adult humour in this now.
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homesrustosave 3 years ago
I'm 19 and i get so much joy from watching 'Hancock's Half hour'. I thank my father for introducing me to these great comedies at such a young age. I know i'm young but i also listen to 'Round the Horn'; watch the 'Q' series and all 'Carry on' films. They don't make them like they used to, that's for sure!
punkgemz 3 years ago 2
i'm impressed! esp by round the horn. listen to bbc radio7 theres loads of good stuff url like on that mate. keep the faith aha i'm alan partridge
darkmarkrammstein 2 years ago
I remember watching this in 1959, five years before i was born... and it was the funniest thing I ever... no, wait - oh, im all confused now!
boychildnew1 3 years ago
Absolutely love this episode, the part when he gets to the till..."Are you on a diet?" lol :)
Bluestone365 3 years ago
Nah man i'm 25 and started listening to hancock when i was about 11 or 12 it's funny what ever your age.
samdacooke 3 years ago 9
I can watch this again and again. The only ones I like better are 'The Americans Hit Town' (Radio episode only I think) and the Bomb Disposal episode (can't recall the title - sorry). Thanks for posting this.
hein1670 3 years ago
The Americans hit town..........look at his car !! theres the front and if you look out the other window theres the back, awesome. Tone is such a miss. Its been just over 40 years since we lost the great man. RIP Tone
mashamorgan 3 years ago
My girlfriend absolutely hated Hancock up untill she watched this episode. Genius. Im only 21 and my mates think im old fashioned to watch this. Its probally due to lack of violence, rape, and drugs. "whens the coranation YAH YAH YAH" lol
JohnCandyFan1986 3 years ago 21
@JohnCandyFan1986
I think The Telegraph did a service by coining the phrase of today's comedy as "the tyranny of edginess”. For one, vulgarity hasn't been edgy since the likes of Peter Cook, George Carlin and Richard Pryor did it artfully in the 70's. Today's breed are lowest common denominator sex/potty jokes mixed with infantile meanness. Just because it's easy material for a well connected, aspiring comedian doesn't mean it's entertaining for the rest of us. I miss the era of talent.
Di0genesus 3 months ago
thankyou so much for posting this half hour as its the only one I cannot find !
mashamorgan 3 years ago 3
Brilliant as always
serpico56 3 years ago 4